Description
This is a simple royal icing recipe for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites or 5 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and egg whites.
- Mix on low speed until combined.
- Increase speed to medium and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- If needed, add water to reach desired consistency.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use food coloring to tint the icing.
- Stir gently to avoid deflating the icing.
- Cover unused icing to prevent it from hardening.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookie royal icing, royal icing recipe, cookie decorating